Seattle, WA vs Washington, DC
Cost of Living Comparison
Equivalent Salary
$100,000 in Seattle, WA = $96,150 in Washington, DC
Buying power is -3.8% lower in Washington, DC
Median Rent
$1,998 vs $1,900
-4.9% lower in Washington, DC
Median Income
$121,984 vs $106,287
-12.9% lower in Washington, DC
Home Value
$912,100 vs $724,600
-20.6% lower in Washington, DC
Price Level
113.0 vs 108.6
US avg = 100
Salary Needed for Median Rent
$79,900 vs $76,000
30% of gross income guideline
Rent as % of Income
19.7% vs 21.4%
Lower is more affordable
Data from US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS · Full comparison →